ITALIAN GREYHOUND

The Small Dog Appreciation Society print edition. These fantastic Giclée prints are inspired by Dutch wax print fabrics and the ever growing popularity of pint sized pets.
 
The miniature Greyhound was a popular companion throughout southern Europe in the days of the Empire. The breed came into its own in Renaissance Italy, where owning miniature versions of popular breeds was a status symbol among aristocrats and the wealthy. Despite a delicate appearance, Italian Greyhounds are swift and have survived the upheavals of two millennia. Archaeological evidence suggests that Italian Greyhounds were bred as noble companions some 2,000 years ago in the region that is now Greece and Turkey, when the Roman Empire held sway in the Mediterranean.
 
All artwork is printed on archival heavyweight paper
Size: 297mm x 420mm / 11.7" x 16.5"
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